EDUC 0890 Online

Online Courses

EDUC 0890 - Orientation to Online Learning

FALL 2013 - Section 7216

Welcome to the class introduction page for Orientation to Online Learning - EDUC 0890.
Please read
the following information and contact the
instructor via e-mail Cindy Shipley (shipley@siskiyous.edu)
if you have any questions. You can expect an e-mail response within
48 hours during the
semester. Make sure you use a descriptive subject line for your
e-mail so it doesn't get accidentally deleted as spam.

Course Information

This course meets online beginning Monday, November 4, 2013.

This orientation class is designed for both new and experienced online students. Participants will learn how to use the Etudes online classroom software in a low-stress and fun environment. All the features of the software will be reviewed and practiced. This course will also introduce students to the challenges of online learning and offer practical ways to be successful in the online learning environment. Resources available to online students at COS will be presented.

Course Units: 0.5
Total Hours: 9
Classification of the Course: Not degree applicable
Course Grading: Pass/No Pass
You will not receive a letter grade for this class, only a P or NP.

You will not be able to access the online classroom unless you are officially registered, the semester has officially begun and the instructor has opened the class site.

Instructor

Cindy ShipleyEmail: shipley@siskiyous.edu
Office hours: Phone sessions by appointment. E-mails will responded to within 48 hours, except for holidays and other notified times.

Time Expectations

All participants should expect to spend approximately three hours per week over the three week period - a total of 9 hours. Students will be required to participate each week, and will not be able to complete the entire course in one week. Students should plan to be online at least three times per week in order to pass the course.

Course Objectives

This orientation class is designed for both new and experienced online students. You will learn how to use the Etudes online classroom software in a lower stress environment than you’ll have in a full-term online class. All the features of the software will be reviewed and practiced. This course will also introduce students to the challenges of online learning and offer practical ways to be successful in the online learning environment. Resources available to online students at COS will be presented.

Student Learning Outcomes

Learn how to use the Etudes online classroom software for

Submitting assignments

Completing tests and surveys

Posting discussions

Convert a word processing document to .rtf format

Develop a plan for increasing online learning skills

Text

No text is required for this class. Modules (lectures) and links to internet-based articles will be posted each week.